🕰 Details of the Classic Desk Clock (ECHO) 1. Specifications and Design Brand: ECHO (clearly written on the dial). Country of Origin: Made in Japan (JAPAN written below the dial at the 6 o'clock position). Style and Design: Classic design inspired by Roman and Greek columns (Column Mantel Clock). Consists of four golden columns topped with intricate silver ornaments, surrounding the clock frame. Features a decorative pendulum below the clock dial in the shape of a lyre/classic icon. Functions: Desk clock with an alarm feature (the word ALARM and a dedicated alarm hand are visible). 1. Operating Mechanism (Mechanical Movement) Not quartz (battery): It is evident from the back that it is a fully mechanical (Mechanical Wind-up) clock that is wound manually (spring mechanism). Winding and Setting Keys: The main key for winding the spring (Wind-up key) is located at the bottom of the circular disc. There is another key for setting the hands and a key for setting the alarm (Alarm Set & Winder). Quality Inspection Sticker (PASSED / JCII): The small golden oval sticker symbolizes the Japanese quality inspection mark (Japan Clock & Watch Inspection Institute), which confirms the quality of Japanese manufacturing and its authenticity. 2. Pendulum and Alarm Pendulum: The classic pendulum is connected to the mechanical mechanism from below to swing with regular movement when the clock is running. Mechanical Alarm: It has an internal mechanical hammer that emits a classic intermittent ringing sound when the alarm time is reached. 3. Updated Valuation Based on Mechanical Mechanism Being an old Japanese mechanical piece (Hand-winding) and not an ordinary battery clock, this increases its value among watch collectors and antique enthusiasts: